Other To Those Who Bought a 15, if Next Year’s iPhone Design is Indeed New/Bigger, Will You Upgrade?

[I7guy]

I think the iPhone XX is going to be milestone phone. I didn’t think I would hold onto the max for 5 years, but it was such a great phone I didn’t want to go through an upgrade hassle.

But it could be I upgrade my 15 to the 16, give my 15 to my a/o and sell the 14.

Anything is possible.

 

[bevsb2]

Love the size of my 15 Pro but would be ok with it being a little bigger next year.

 

[philstubbington]

I upgrade every other year, so the 16 Pro Max will be next upgrade from a 14 Pro Max. Buying two new cases a year - for regular use and for our bike is more hassle than I can be bothered with.

 

[toobravetosave]

why would I get a new phone after one year?

 

[thecautioners]

why would I get a new phone after one year?

I do it because I like new toys. I have the Jump benefit from T-Mobile that lets me trade my phone in and upgrade after one year, when it’s 50% paid off. That’s why I pay for tmobiles insurance, it includes Jump. It cost me $90 up front to upgrade from my 14PM.

 

[now i see it]

 

[toobravetosave]

sounds wasteful and psychologically unhealthy

 

[Biro]

I have a 15 Plus. I don’t want a phone any larger than that. I will, however, consider an update if the reported 3nm A18 chip in the 16 and 16 Plus really do come with big leaps in speed and battery life - unlike the A17 chip in the 15 Pros. If not, I’m prepared to stick with what I’ve got indefinitely.

 

[ric22]

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After just a year or you can just wait? Cuz I read in reddit, some would rather have a new design on its first year, while it is fresh.

Bout you guys?

If they get rid of the diabolical island, I'd consider it.

 

[JUMA55]

Coming from a 10 XS to a 15 Pro Max, I will not be updating to a 16. However, I would like to see Apple do a phone like my SE2 but with the 15 Pro Max capabilities. Just make it thicker to get there.

 

[ab2c4]

If they go back to the rounded sides that would definitely get me to upgrade.

 

[Pepperfection]

The way Apple presented the 15 and 15 Pro, and considering the designs of 12-13-14, Pro and mid-tier, I am very confident Apple views the 15s design as what we're getting for 16 and 17 too.

Interesting take. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

 

[makeitrainnaren]

This was my first year with a max phone and reaching the Notification Center and control center always feels precarious. I can reach most of the phone one handed but I feel the island is useless when it’s so high up. With a 6.3 next year I’m going back to the a non max size and the extra height there should make the Dynamic Island cut less content downwards.

 

[ipaqrat]

I really need a phone to work one handed. Sometimes ya just gots ya post on MR forums while on horseback, or mowing, or wrenching, or running a chainsaw in an ice storm. With a secure grip, controls should be within a thumb’s reach. Those days were over with the 6S, but still tolerable with the X, which I still use as my personal daily. Plus, since the 4S, my phones go from the Apple box to a bulkier case+screen cover (even before setup). In fact, a good case and belt holster used to be a reason I didn’t pre-order.

I was tempted by the 15 Pro, and might still invest. I’m glad to wait for the hype and doom cycles to calm down to reality. I could wait to see how the 16 feels in-hand. I’m really looking forward to features powered by the neural engine chips.

 

[iOS Geek]

They need to get smaller not bigger

Definitely this. The Mini was hands down my favorite of the past few years. I don’t think they’d need to go THAT small again, but if they could at least go somewhere between that and the ”regular” size, I’d be happy. I have small hands. I hate, hate, HATE, H-A-T-E (did I mention hate 😂) this whole ”your options are big or bigger/biggest” thing.

 

[Risco]

If the standard size pro is bigger, then yes.

 

[dotzero123]

Only if the upgrade rocks my socks.. I want to make meaningful purchases. (This comment only valid until 9/24)

 

[sjperformance]

Yes. On AUP. I upgrade every year. Give me that 6.9''.....

 

[Lefteous]

Three sizes again? 6.9, 6.3 and 5.8? The new mini?

 

[thelookingglass]

Three sizes again? 6.9, 6.3 and 5.8? The new mini?

Where did you see that there would be a 5.8?

 

[sjperformance]

Doubt it there will be 3 sizes. I bet 6.3 and 6.9. 2 sizes only. Just like the last 2 years. Nothing more required.

 

[hch720]

This 15 PM is amazing but I want that bigger battery with the 16 Ultra

 

[christlinah]

For me it doesn't really matter what's going to be new, I'll upgrade anyway since I love having the newest features. New design is an added bonus.

 

[ignatius345]

Hard pass if it's bigger. The 15 Pro is quite large enough for my hand and my pocket, thanks.

 

[hirshnoc]

The human race needs to evolve longer fingers to be able to handle these enormous phablet sizes. It’s hard to imagine bigger than the Pro Max right now even though Android phones have done it.